With the smile on her face withdrawn, Su Yan said indifferently, "Aren’t your words too rude, my lords?"

"No matter what I do, I am still an Empress. From the tone of your words, you are clearly blaming me for not being virtuous enough.

You even imply that one day, the Emperor will grow tired of me. Since when has it been your place to worry about matters within the harem?"

Seeing Su Yan’s displeased expression, the two men were not afraid. They exchanged a glance, and Nan Zhaojian smiled and said:

"Empress, what we brothers are saying is the truth.

In fact, it is also for your own good. If the Empress were to choose some concubines for the Emperor now, then when the Emperor returns in triumph, he will certainly praise you for your virtue and grace and hold you in greater esteem.

Even if one day your offspring are few, it won’t threaten your position as Empress."

Upon hearing this, Su Yan could no longer remain calm.

She never thought they would be so bold as to say such things in front of her. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Were they taking advantage of the fact that the Emperor was not in the palace and she had no background, thinking she could be easily manipulated?

Or was it because she had been in the palace for a year without any children?

Indeed, the harem is a place where connections matter.

With a cold expression, Su Yan said icily, "Have you two finished saying what’s on your mind? If so, then leave Lingxiao Palace immediately; I don’t wish to see you again!"

"Tsk tsk, Empress, why make such a fuss? We are only speaking the truth to you; does speaking the truth upset you?

Today, I will take the risk of offending you and speak another truth.

Empress, in the Imperial Palace, you have nothing but the Emperor’s favor. You have no support behind you, and not a single acquaintance within the court.

You have been married to the Emperor for a year without any children. If in two more years you still have no children, no matter how much the Emperor favors you now, he may have grievances against you then.

We came to see you today to suggest a good strategy for you, one that will ensure you keep your position as Empress.

Empress, you better think it over carefully. If you are interested, I can tell you this good strategy." Nan Zhaojian said, shaking his head confidently.